The Galapagos Islands are a group of volcanic islands located in the Pacific Ocean, about 1000 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador in South America. These islands are famous for their unique and diverse wildlife, which inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.
The Galapagos Islands are home to many species of plants and animals that are found nowhere else in the world. Some of the most famous species include the Galapagos tortoise, marine iguanas, and the blue-footed booby. The islands also have a large number of endemic species of finches, which played a key role in Darwin’s understanding of the process of natural selection.
Overall, the Galapagos Islands are a fascinating and unique destination, offering visitors the opportunity to experience some of the most remarkable wildlife and landscapes in the world.
Things I wish I knew before:
- Bring a lot of US Dollar with you. At least 2000 US$ as withdrawing money can be challenging and expensive
- Daily trips start from US$ 150. Diving costs you US$ 180 or US$190 (two dives)
- At the airport you need to pay an US$ 100 national park fee and another US$ 20 additionally for XX. The XX you can already get at immigration before taking the airplane to the Galapagos Islands. Taking it earlier will make your entrance much smoother.
Diving at Rocas Gordon
At Rocas Gordan we saw a school of hammerhead sharks and many mantas. Which was properly the best thing to see at the Galapagos! While our stay in the Galapagos we also saw many different sharks such as the white or black tip shark and lots lots of sea lions.
San Cristobal Island
The highlight at Santa Cruz Island are definitely the sea lions. You find them at the beach, at the pier sitting on a bench or just in the park lying around.
